Adverse drug interactions and reactions in dermatology: current issues of clinical relevance

Gavin A E Wong; Neil H Shear

doi:10.1016/j.det.2004.08.001

Adverse drug interactions and reactions in dermatology: current issues of clinical relevance

Dermatol Clin. 2005 Apr;23(2):335-42. doi: 10.1016/j.det.2004.08.001.

Authors

Gavin A E Wong¹, Neil H Shear

Affiliation

¹ Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Canada.

PMID: 15837159
DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2004.08.001

Abstract

This article highlights several adverse drug interactions and reactions relevant to current dermatologic practice. Absorption interactions between drugs and compounds containing polyvalent cations, potential interactions between herbal and conventional medicines, the meaning of sulfa allergy, and adverse cutaneous reactions caused by epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors are discussed.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Drug Eruptions / etiology*
Drug Hypersensitivity / etiology
Drug Interactions
Humans
Phytotherapy / adverse effects